Govt signals people-centric priorities but faces tough trade-offs

Although the reforms have just started, some positive results are already visible.

The World Bank is 'excited' by the interim government's reform agenda and 'it is worth visiting Bangladesh right now', says Martin Raiser

The year 2023 was indeed one of the most difficult ones in the recent history of Bangladesh in terms of economic performance.

Effectiveness of the proposed reforms depends on how they are implemented.

So much for restoring good governance and holding bank ‘looters’ accountable

Approval of draft Bank Company Act gives hope but enforcement is key

Bangladesh’s economic growth performance has been encouraging, but questions remain regarding the drivers and quality of said growth.

The core problems of our economy are rooted in the very nature of the country’s governance, which has long been neglected. 

Time has come to make good on those plans.

All our institutions are crumbling because of politicisation, inefficiencies, and corruption.